Pictured above: Sheena Roberson of Cannabis Noire. Written by Lyneisha Watson Leaders throughout the cannabis industry continuously use the term "social equity." But there is still a lack of understanding as to why it’s important for Black Americans. Sheena Roberson, founder of Cannabis Noire—a company that helps marginalized groups gain access to the cannabis … [Read more...] about Philly’s Sheena Roberson is Reminding Felon’s That They Deserve to be Treated Fairly
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Cannabis Companies Answer Call for Help, But Who Will Answer Theirs?
We're now in the third week of a pandemic, which the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared on March 11th, 2020. During that announcement, WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, alerted the international community the crisis would affect every industry. “This is not just a public health crisis, it is a crisis that will touch every sector,” … [Read more...] about Cannabis Companies Answer Call for Help, But Who Will Answer Theirs?
Test Unavailable: My Mysterious Illness Was Likely COVID-19
Test Unavailable: My Mysterious Illness Was Likely COVID-19 I heard about the coronavirus like many others; through the news, web, and peers. When my friend, Sarah, flew in from Texas on Wednesday, March 11th, we thought we knew what we were up against. Her ticket was nonrefundable, which meant she had to make the best of her time in New York City—on the verge of a pandemic or … [Read more...] about Test Unavailable: My Mysterious Illness Was Likely COVID-19
Feel Alright: 5 Reasons I’d Return to Jamaica
By Rita Thompson When attempting to describe Jamaica, it’s easiest to turn to the lyrics of the country’s most legendary king, “Let’s get together and feel alright.” If you’re looking to relax and unwind on the beach, you look to the Caribbean. If you’re looking to do that with a cup of rum punch in one hand, and a joint in the other, you look to … [Read more...] about Feel Alright: 5 Reasons I’d Return to Jamaica
Get High on These Low-Sugar, Keto-Friendly Munchies
Written by Rita Thompson Keto in a Nutshell According to Good Morning America, a ketogenic diet was one of the most searched diets in 2019, and the most searched in 2018. Keto is a very low-carb, high-fat diet designed to train your body into being incredibly efficient at burning fat for energy. Typically, this involves drastically reducing carbohydrate … [Read more...] about Get High on These Low-Sugar, Keto-Friendly Munchies
